Executive Event Assistant
Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 per annum
Grade: H
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Weekend Working: Yes
Key dates:
Closing Date: 11th September 2025
Interview Date: 15th and 16th September 2025 at Harrogate Convention Centre
Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC), located in the charming Victorian Spa town of Harrogate, is one of the UK's premier event venues. Hosting a variety of events such as conferences, exhibitions, and entertainment, the centre is a world-class and adaptable venue.
The Role
* As an Executive Events Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our Event Planning & Delivery team.
* Working across departments, you'll help ensure every event is meticulously planned and seamlessly delivered. From client liaison to operational oversight, your contribution will be key to our continued success.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for internal event-related queries, resolving them efficiently and accurately.
* Proactively plan and resource events to ensure smooth and cost-effective delivery.
* Supervise and schedule event delivery staff to meet operational needs.
* Be a key user of the venue management system, providing support to Event Managers and others by processing and inputting data, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
* Plan and deliver events, working directly with clients and acting as the venue Duty Manager where required.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Provide expert support during client sales visits and site tours.
What We're Looking For
* A friendly, personable and approachable can-do attitude with a natural problem-solving ability.
* Calm under pressure, with strong decision-making and prioritisation skills.
* Excellent organisation, communication and presentation.
* Proven experience in a fast-paced events environment, ideally in a similar role.
* Experience managing large delivery teams and acting as Duty Manager.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and venue management systems (Momentus / Ungerboeck).
* Sound knowledge of health & safety, licensing, security, and first aid requirements.
* Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and lead teams when needed.
You will hold, or be willing to obtain the following qualifications / certificates alongside all other required training:
* SIA Door Supervisor License
* IOSH Managing Safely
* First Aid
* Personal License
Please note: This post involves evening and weekend working.
Why Join Our Team?
* Professional Development: Tailored training and career progression opportunities to help you grow and reach your full potential.
* Supportive Work Environment: A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
* a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
* salary sacrifice schemes
* employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
* travel loans
* Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
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More Information
For further information please contact Rhys Siddons at
Key Documents & Application
To access key documents and apply, please visit the North Yorkshire Council Jobs website ).
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.